August 15, 2023
In-Home Care
Falls – Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies
More than one-third of Canadian seniors experience falls, which can have a devastating physical and psychological impact, resulting in disability, chronic pain, loss of independence, reduced quality of life, and even death. Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors and, falling once doubles someone’s chances of falling again. Falls – Risk Factors and […]
Senior Oral Health: What to Know & Best Practices
Aging’s Impact on Oral Health Senior Oral Health | There have been numerous advancements in the world of oral health over the last few decades, from increased education on the importance of proper care to the ever-evolving sophistication of dental technology. But despite these positive changes, senior oral health is one segment of the population […]
Canada’s Most Commonly Prescribed Drug
Statin is Canada’s Most Commonly Prescribed Drug Whether you realize it or not, Canada’s most commonly prescribed drug is Statin and you probably know someone who takes it every day, before bed. According to a 2016 report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information, statins were the most commonly prescribed drug class, used by nearly […]
The Myths and Facts of Cataracts: What Seniors Should Know
Separating Fact from Fiction for Seniors with Cataracts The Myths and Facts of Cataracts | The average person will undoubtedly hear a lot of inaccurate information throughout his or her lifetime. From politics to sports, misinformation is perpetuated no matter what the topic at hand might be. And it’s especially common in the world of […]
Seniors and Lyme Disease: What Should Be Known
Collingwood Seniors and Lyme Disease Seniors and Lyme Disease | Ticks. These small arachnids get to us through a behavior known as questing, in which they perch themselves on tall blades of grass or plant stems and wait for something – or someone – to brush past. And that’s when they strike, biting down on the […]
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